Heisey has never faced Rodriguez, but Jay Bruce is 1-for-17 with 10 strikeouts vs. Rodriguez.

Gomes (6-for-13, 6 RBI) and Cairo (4-for-7) have hit Rodriguez hard.
Dusty Baker mentioned you can go back to 10 days to put someone retroactively on the disabled list. We’re up nine days without Scott Rolen in the lineup.

Makes sense. The thing that really strikes me as odd is that this is Sunday. That doesn't look like a Sunday Special. :O) GO REDLEGS!

Puffy

07-25-2010, 12:47 PM

I like it - I think Wandy is the type of guy Heisey can mash.

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 12:50 PM

I like it - I think Wandy is the type of guy Heisey can mash.

Like Oswalt last night, this is not the same Wandy we saw last year. He's VERY hittable this season. I think Jay would have a good shot off him too. But I still like the decision. Chris deserves a start too.

Puffy

07-25-2010, 12:55 PM

Like Oswalt last night, this is not the same Wandy we saw last year. He's VERY hittable this season. I think Jay would have a good shot off him too. But I still like the decision. Chris deserves a start too.

Oh yeah - I never said I didn't want Bruce in there. Just that this is a guy tailor made for Heisey to hit hard.

Tornon

07-25-2010, 01:09 PM

Just pondering.. If Leake really does turn out to be a .330 - .340 career hitter, do you think he'll ever bat higher than 9th?

WVRedsFan

07-25-2010, 01:43 PM

Wandy usually gives the Reds fits. He's a lefty. Tough sailing ahead.

PuffyPig

07-25-2010, 01:46 PM

Just pondering.. If Leake really does turn out to be a .330 - .340 career hitter, do you think he'll ever bat higher than 9th?

I wouldn't worry too much about that.

I doubt his .500 BABIP continues.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 02:04 PM

I can do some PBP.

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Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 02:06 PM

We are go
Phillips up

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Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 02:08 PM

9
1 out
Cabrera up

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RedsMan3203

07-25-2010, 02:09 PM

No 1st pich swingin?

Degenerate39

07-25-2010, 02:10 PM

Chat is open

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 02:10 PM

3
2 out
Votto up

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Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 02:12 PM

1B
Runner on 1st
2 out
Gomes up

Joey's just en fuego

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WVRedsFan

07-25-2010, 02:13 PM

As usual, the Reds can't figure out Rodriguez.

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 02:13 PM

Heck of a compliment there from the Astros announcers on Votto's single & eye/hand coordination. "very Rod Carew-like".

6 pitches last inning. All fastballs. All swings. That's a crime. This team has gotten VERY hacktastic lately.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 02:28 PM

HR, RBI, R
0 out
Lee up

SCORE CHANGE: 1-0, Astros

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_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 02:28 PM

I hate the crawford boxes.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 02:29 PM

9
1 out
Keppinger up

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_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 02:30 PM

Cairo swung at three pitches at his shoulders that at bat.

This offense is the anti-Yankees. I'm not sure anybody besides Votto can actually work a pitcher.

Hanigan is very good at it, as is Janish, as is Rolen.

WVRedsFan

07-25-2010, 02:30 PM

Lefties are our kryptonite. Like someone else said, we blasted him last time but he's had 4 of his last 5 starts in the quality column, including 6 shutout innings against SF. That HR may be big before it's over.

RedsMan3203

07-25-2010, 02:30 PM

Hanigan is very good at it, as is Janish, as is Rolen.

Throw Phillips into the mix

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 02:31 PM

Throw Phillips into the mix

I almost did. He's MUCH better in that regard this year.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 02:31 PM

BB
Runner on 1st
1 out
Johnson up

reds44

07-25-2010, 02:31 PM

Did Welsh die?

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 02:32 PM

8
2 out
Castro up

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_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 02:33 PM

goodness. this strikezone is ridiculous.

PuffyPig

07-25-2010, 02:34 PM

Lefties are our kryptonite.

Reds OPS vs. LHP: .778
Reds OPS vs. RHP: .778

Kryptonite ain't what it used to be.

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 02:34 PM

Leake looks pissed. He should be. Postage stamp size zone.

Carpenter & Dempster later tonight.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 02:35 PM

BB
1B->2B/ Keppinger
Runners on 1st and 2nd
2 out
Rodriguez up

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_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 02:35 PM

Reds OPS vs. LHP: .778
Reds OPS vs. RHP: .778

Kryptonite ain't what it used to be.

I knew that was the case, but didn't have the numbers. Thanks Puffy.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 02:35 PM

Listening to Jon Miller's HOF speech right now on mlb.com. Very funny. He seems to be an awesome guy.

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WVRedsFan

07-25-2010, 02:35 PM

What's the W-L against left handers this year?

RedsManRick

07-25-2010, 02:35 PM

I don't know. Against Castro, Gameday shows all 5 pitches as balls. Dude needs to trust his stuff low in the zone and stop trying to paint the corners so perfectly. I think the HR has him a little paranoid.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 02:36 PM

3U
3 out
Bottom of 2nd over
Hanigan up

1-0, Astros

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_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 02:37 PM

What's the W-L against left handers this year?

W/L wouldn't tell the story, would it? How many of those games were decided against the bullpen and not the starter?

I don't have the W/L though.

Joseph

07-25-2010, 02:38 PM

Patrick Patterson sighting for all you UK fans.

WVRedsFan

07-25-2010, 02:38 PM

W/L wouldn't tell the story, would it? How many of those games were decided against the bullpen and not the starter?

I don't have the W/L though.Good point. Also, how many times did the lefty stifle us only for the bullpen to give it up? Would take a statistician to do all that. Never mind :).

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 02:38 PM

Patrick Patterson sighting for all you UK fans.

Or Rockets fans. :O)

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 02:39 PM

3
1 out
Leake up

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PuffyPig

07-25-2010, 02:39 PM

What's the W-L against left handers this year?

W/L is not a particularly good way of judging any particular thing other than how many games you have won/lost.

RedsMan3203

07-25-2010, 02:40 PM

Leake just missed getting that HR.

PuffyPig

07-25-2010, 02:41 PM

Good point. Also, how many times did the lefty stifle us only for the bullpen to give it up? Would take a statistician to do all that. Never mind :).

The fact of the matter is our team is hitting LHP every bit as good as RHP.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 02:41 PM

Leake having a great AB so far.

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RedsManRick

07-25-2010, 02:42 PM

Add Leake to the short list of guys who can put a good at bat together. The guy always seems to work deep counts.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 02:42 PM

K(swinging)
2 out
Phillips up

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WVRedsFan

07-25-2010, 02:42 PM

Think Stubbs and Cairo, and others are taking notes from Leake's at-bat :)?

K's anyway.

Joseph

07-25-2010, 02:42 PM

Or Rockets fans. :O)

That too.

Assuming you are, you're gonna love this kid.

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 02:43 PM

Good point. Also, how many times did the lefty stifle us only for the bullpen to give it up? Would take a statistician to do all that. Never mind :).

LOL. And that I ain't. :O)

RedsManRick

07-25-2010, 02:43 PM

I think Leake not spending time in the minors is a big help for him at the plate. I imagine most pitchers would be better hitters if they didn't atrophy for a few years in the minor leagues.

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 02:43 PM

That too.

Assuming you are, you're gonna love this kid.

Yep. I hope so.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 02:44 PM

4-3
3 out
Top of 3rd over
Bourn up

1-0, Astros

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_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 02:45 PM

Add Leake to the short list of guys who can put a good at bat together. The guy always seems to work deep counts.

I don't think Owings is the best hitting pitcher on our 40-man.

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 02:47 PM

That would've been impressive as heck. Tough luck.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 02:47 PM

1B/ off Leake's glove, Cairo couldn't make it
Runner on 1st
0 out
Sanchez up

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Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 02:48 PM

7
1 out
Runner on 1st
Berkman up

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_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 02:49 PM

Poor throw from Hanigan. I haven't seen that very much.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 02:49 PM

SB2
1B->2B/ Bourn
Runner on 2nd
1 out
Berkman (still) up

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PuffyPig

07-25-2010, 02:49 PM

I don't think Owings is the best hitting pitcher on our 40-man.

Owings has a career OPS of .861 with a BABIP of .391.

Leaks has a OPS of .852 with a BABIP of .500.

It's a little early to be judging Leake better IMO.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 02:49 PM

SH 3U
2B->3B/ Bourn
2 out
Runner on 3rd
Pence up

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_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 02:50 PM

Owings has a career OPS of .861 with a BABIP of .391.

Leaks has a OPS of .852 with a BABIP of .500.

It's a little early to be judging Leake better IMO.

Unless Owings gets some regular reps, I don't think he can hold onto those numbers. He's looked pretty bad up there when he did manage to get AB's this year.

But yes, you're right. I'm just speculating that it might not be so cut and dry as many might think.

Gomes is the best "terrible" defensive player I have ever seen. His detractors won't give him credit, but he's not going to kill you defensively and he will make some very good plays on occasion. And that one was far beyond "very good." It was excellent and saved a run (maybe more because there would have been a runner on second with two outs).

Yawn. Funny how often that blind squirrel makes a solid defensive play. I watch every game. Not saying you don't. But do you? Or are you relying on the bogus defensive "stats"?

BCubb2003

07-25-2010, 03:16 PM

Gomes did have a bad play in the latest meltdown, I think, but he's not the liability most left fielders are.

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 03:17 PM

I agree with Blitz. He may make the occasional bad read/route, but he puts forth all-out effort and he makes the most of his abilities out there IMO.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 03:17 PM

BB
Runner on 1st
0 out
Stubbs up

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HokieRed

07-25-2010, 03:17 PM

I'll take the guy anytime just for his all round effort.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 03:18 PM

BTW, Gomes is this year's Reds nominee for the Heart and Hustle award. Well deserved.

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reds44

07-25-2010, 03:18 PM

Gomes is the best "terrible" defensive player I have ever seen. His detractors won't give him credit, but he's not going to kill you defensively and he will make some very good plays on occasion. And that one was far beyond "very good." It was excellent and saved a run (maybe more because there would have been a runner on second with two outs).

Whaddya know, I'm at 1,000 posts. Since GT posts don't count, I'll have to go find what it was.

K(Called)/ #101 in game #100 for Stubbs
1 out
Runner on 1st
Hanigan up

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RedsManRick

07-25-2010, 03:20 PM

How do you not swing at that pitch with 2 strikes Drew?

TheNext44

07-25-2010, 03:20 PM

Yawn. Funny how often that blind squirrel makes a solid defensive play. I watch every game. Not saying you don't. But do you? Or are you relying on the bogus defensive "stats"?

Not to speak for RMR, but I can't remember a game thread that didn't have him on it. I can't think of anyone here who follows the Reds more closely than RMR.

reds44

07-25-2010, 03:21 PM

I love how we can't just enjoy Gomes' play, but you felt the need to call people out who thinks he's a bad defender.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 03:21 PM

This was my 1000th post:

Rolen himself told Fay today that he hopes to be in the lineup sometime in the Milwaukee series.

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Interesting. Nothing witty or insightful, but nothing stupid either. A piece of news.

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RedsManRick

07-25-2010, 03:21 PM

Gomes is the best "terrible" defensive player I have ever seen. His detractors won't give him credit, but he's not going to kill you defensively and he will make some very good plays on occasion. And that one was far beyond "very good." It was excellent and saved a run (maybe more because there would have been a runner on second with two outs).

Keep proving people wrong Jonny!

A better break and a better route and he catches that in stride. Bad defenders make some of the most impressive plays on TV. I'm glad he made the catch, but let's hang on to the gold glove.

edabbs44

07-25-2010, 03:22 PM

Look at every defensive metric you've ever created, and you're wrong.

Hmmmmmm

HokieRed

07-25-2010, 03:22 PM

A better break and a better route and he catches that in stride. Bad defenders make some of the most impressive plays on TV.

Game's so easy.

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 03:22 PM

Hanigan gave that one a ride.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 03:22 PM

8
2 out
Runner on 1st
Leake up

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TheNext44

07-25-2010, 03:23 PM

This was my 1000th post:

Interesting. Nothing witty or insightful, but nothing stupid either. A piece of news.

Yawn. Funny how often that blind squirrel makes a solid defensive play. I watch every game. Not saying you don't. But do you? Or are you relying on the bogus defensive "stats"?

Bogus = you disagree with them. I promise you I watch plenty of baseball. If you watch other teams, you'll notice that most other LFs make Gomes look pretty bad by comparison. I'll take a career worth of the stats over what you can see on TV 8 days a week. The occasional diving catch does not a good fielder make -- bad defenders make diving catches all the time.

Judging defense by watching on TV is tough. Our brains are wired to remember the exceptions, not the rules. The ball that drops in front of him or just of his reach doesn't stick in our memory. Yet it's the aggregate that counts. As imperfect as the defensive metrics are, they do a much better job at integrating every play in their evaluation than does a human being who is not explicitly trained to do so. Seeing as how this is a game thread -- I'll leave it here.

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 03:25 PM

A better break and a better route and he catches that in stride. Bad defenders make some of the most impressive plays on TV. I'm glad he made the catch, but let's hang on to the gold glove.

I obviously don't know the numbers as well as you do Rick, but from what I've seen in his tenure with the Reds, he's not hurt us much defensively. I'm not sure I buy the making it in stride part, but it's the end result that matters. And overall, that end result hasn't been too darned bad this year.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 03:25 PM

4-3
3 out
Top of 5th over
Rodriguez up

1-0, Astros

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Blitz Dorsey

07-25-2010, 03:26 PM

I love how we can't just enjoy Gomes' play, but you felt the need to call people out who thinks he's a bad defender.

Listen son, I didn't make my comment out of nowhere. It's too bad we can't just enjoy Gomes' good play without someone making a "blind squirrel finding a nut" comment (which is what I was responding to).

If people are going to keep calling Gomes "the worst defensive LF in baseball" I will continue telling them they're wrong. And Gomes will keep proving them wrong on the field.

The Reds need some sort of exorcism to get rid of their Sunday offensive demons.

WebScorpion

07-25-2010, 03:34 PM

Votto's going oppo this inning.I'm thinking it will be Gomes or Heisey if we get to them. :thumbup:

Blitz Dorsey

07-25-2010, 03:34 PM

Wandy isn't pitching that good of a game ... we're just bailing him out when he throws terrible pitches. What the heck kind of an AB was that from Phillips?

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 03:34 PM

Brandon! That was horrible. K's on a curve in the dirt.

reds44

07-25-2010, 03:34 PM

Listen son, I didn't make my comment out of nowhere. It's too bad we can't just enjoy Gomes' good play without someone making a "blind squirrel finding a nut" comment (which is what I was responding to).

If people are going to keep calling Gomes "the worst defensive LF in baseball" I will continue telling them they're wrong. And Gomes will keep proving them wrong on the field.
Everything you will find will call him the worst defensive LFer in baseball. There's literally nothing you can show somebody that will say they're wrong.

You're more than entitled to your opinon, but don't be surprised when somebody makes a comment about how bad his defense is, cause it's real bad.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 03:35 PM

6-3
2 out
Votto up

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RedsMan3203

07-25-2010, 03:35 PM

Someone wake up the bats... I'm starting to fall asleep...

reds44

07-25-2010, 03:35 PM

This has all the making of a 1-0 loss.

Blitz Dorsey

07-25-2010, 03:36 PM

People don't watch Manny Ramirez enough if they think he's a better defensive LF than Gomes. Any "metric" that has Ramirez ranked ahead of Gomes defensively is completely invalid. Well, for those of us that watch the games.

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 03:36 PM

This has all the making of a 1-0 loss.

You're forgetting the Astros have a bullpen on their club. :O)

RedsManRick

07-25-2010, 03:36 PM

This has all the making of a 1-0 loss.

Yep. When this offense is bad, it's BAD. Let's hope somebody can put one in the Crawford boxes in the next 4 outs.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 03:37 PM

3U
3 out
Top of 6th over
Berkman up

1-0, Astros

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_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 03:37 PM

Yep. When this offense is bad, it's BAD. Let's hope somebody can put one in the Crawford boxes in the next 4 outs.

It's the 6th inning.

reds44

07-25-2010, 03:37 PM

People don't watch Manny Ramirez enough if they think he's a better defensive LF than Gomes. Any "metric" that has Ramirez ranked ahead of Gomes defensively is completely invalid. Well, for those of us that watch the games.
How many times have you watched the routes that Gomes (and especially) Manny take to balls this season?

There's a lot more to playing defense than just catching stuff you get to.

WebScorpion

07-25-2010, 03:38 PM

Everything you will find will call him the worst defensive LFer in baseball. There's literally nothing you can show somebody that will say they're wrong.

You're more than entitled to your opinon, but don't be surprised when somebody makes a comment about how bad his defense is, cause it's real bad.
I agree with Blitz. Gomes is not the worst defensive LF in baseball. I've yet to see evidence that any defensive metric is accurate.

11larkin11

07-25-2010, 03:38 PM

Hmm. We only have one hit, and yet, Wandy is at 95 pitches through 6.

This team sure is hacktastic.

Blitz Dorsey

07-25-2010, 03:38 PM

How many times have you watched the routes that Gomes (and especially) Manny take to balls this season?

There's a lot more to playing defense than just catching stuff you get to.

Yes, I understand that. That is like saying for WRs in football it's not just about catching the ball, but running good routes. Duh.

Carlos Lee is another one that is worse defensively than Gomes.

RedsManRick

07-25-2010, 03:38 PM

It's the 6th inning.

Thanks. I wasn't aware of that. I have trouble with numbers.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 03:39 PM

7
1 out
Pence up

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reds44

07-25-2010, 03:39 PM

I agree with Blitz. Gomes is not the worst defensive LF in baseball. I've yet to see evidence that any defensive metric is accurate.
I hate defensive metrics, but Gomes (if not the worst) is right up there in the worst. I agree he's better than Manny, but other than that, I don't know.

He gets awful jumps and takes awful routes and is bad around the wall.

Blitz Dorsey

07-25-2010, 03:40 PM

To be clear, I am not saying Gomes is GOOD defensively or even AVERAGE. He is definitely below-average. But he's not the joke that a lot of people make him out to be. Not even close. There are worse in the National League and I just named two of them.

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 03:40 PM

How many times have you watched the routes that Gomes (and especially) Manny take to balls this season?

There's a lot more to playing defense than just catching stuff you get to.

I don't know the metrics (boy I type that alot) so I'll take your guys' word on the range & zone stuff. But my eyes can't be THAT bad. His career may have him as a bottom of the league type of defender, but this season he's looked league average IMO. And I've watched a LOT of other teams.

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 03:41 PM

Thanks. I wasn't aware of that. I have trouble with numbers.

LOL. I was just wondering what you meant by the "4 outs" comment. I figured you lost track of the inning. My appologies Rick. :O)

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 03:42 PM

1-3
2 out
Lee up

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WebScorpion

07-25-2010, 03:42 PM

After many years of watching Adam Dunn 'play' left field, Gomes looks awesome. That's all I'm saying. :D

11larkin11

07-25-2010, 03:42 PM

To be clear, I am not saying Gomes is GOOD defensively or even AVERAGE. He is definitely below-average. But he's not the joke that a lot of people make him out to be. Not even close. There are worse in the National League and I just named two of them.

I'll throw Soriano in the mix too. Dude is a joke.

Blitz Dorsey

07-25-2010, 03:42 PM

Come on offense. This is the inning to get it done!

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 03:43 PM

9
3 out
Bottom of 6th over
Gomes up

1-0, Astros

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Blitz Dorsey

07-25-2010, 03:43 PM

I'll throw Soriano in the mix too. Dude is a joke.

Good lookin' out. Soriano is a dumpster fire as a defensive LF. Talk about a guy getting bad jumps and taking terrible angles. (He does have good speed though, but Gomes' speed is very underrated.) So, now we're up to 3 in the NL alone.

WebScorpion

07-25-2010, 03:43 PM

9
3 out
Bottom of 6th over
Gomes up

1-0, Astros

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Another 1-2-3 inning! Mike is Rolen...er, Rollin'! :beerme:

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 03:44 PM

After many years of watching Adam Dunn 'play' left field, Gomes looks awesome. That's all I'm saying. :D

LOL. I was thinking the same thing. hehe.

Blitz Dorsey

07-25-2010, 03:45 PM

After many years of watching Adam Dunn 'play' left field, Gomes looks awesome. That's all I'm saying. :D

I gotta admit: I love the terrace in CF. And word is they did it as a tribute to old Crosley Field. Not sure if there is any validity to that though since I can't imagine Houston doing anything as a "tribute" to Cincinnati.

And the terrace in CF makes up for those ridiculous "Crawford Boxes" down the line in left.

reds44

07-25-2010, 03:48 PM

The Reds have lost their last two Sunday games 1-0.

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 03:50 PM

K(called)
3 out
Top of 7th over
Keppinger up

1-0, Astros

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CrackerJack

07-25-2010, 03:51 PM

A 1 hit shutout through 6 on a Sunday, while the Reds starter has held the opposition to 1 run....shocking.

WebScorpion

07-25-2010, 03:52 PM

Reds totally lost against Wandy. One freaking hit. One.109 pitches through 7, so hopefully we'll be into their bullpen next inning. :D

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 03:52 PM

I gotta admit: I love the terrace in CF. And word is they did it as a tribute to old Crosley Field. Not sure if there is any validity to that though since I can't imagine Houston doing anything as a "tribute" to Cincinnati.

And the terrace in CF makes up for those ridiculous "Crawford Boxes" down the line in left.

It was indeed a tribute to the old stadiums with inclines at the fence. But Crosley wasn't the only one to have that. Same goes for the flag pole in play. That was also a tribute to the old stadiums.

Reds Fanatic

07-25-2010, 03:54 PM

Great play by Cabrera.

reds44

07-25-2010, 03:54 PM

What a play from OC.

reds44

07-25-2010, 03:54 PM

Wow, that hot dog graphic was creepy as hell lol

11larkin11

07-25-2010, 03:54 PM

OCab, another crappy defender with no range. I don't think he moved more than two feet there.

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 03:54 PM

Wow. That was the best play I've ever seen from Cabrera this year....by FAR. Range, jump throw, nice all around.

RedsManRick

07-25-2010, 03:55 PM

Even I can give OCab props for that one. I'm not sure he gets there earlier in the year.

Reds Fanatic

07-25-2010, 03:55 PM

2-0 Astros as Johnson hits one way out to left.

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 03:55 PM

Crap. Chris Johnson dinger.

WVRedsFan

07-25-2010, 03:55 PM

That HR by Johnson might have sealed the loss.

CTA513

07-25-2010, 03:55 PM

OCab, another crappy defender with no range. I don't think he moved more than two feet there.

Best shortstop in the majors.

WebScorpion

07-25-2010, 03:55 PM

Uh OH! :eek:

Degenerate39

07-25-2010, 03:55 PM

Cabby's play looks even better now

Redsfan320

07-25-2010, 03:55 PM

6-3
1 out
Johnson up

HR, RBI, R/ 1st pitch
1 out
Castro up

SCORE CHANGE: 2-0, Astros

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11larkin11

07-25-2010, 03:55 PM

Hey, at least its not 1-0!

Tony Cloninger

07-25-2010, 03:56 PM

109 pitches in 7 innings ... they clearly are not hacking. They are guessing curve when he throws fastballs...like the 2nd pitch to Heisey this last inning.
They still made him work a little...not a Jon Lieber type game like in CHI..where they were looking to catch a fast train out of town.

CTA513

07-25-2010, 03:57 PM

Leake is catching up to Arroyo and Harang for the team lead in HRs allowed.

Reds/Flyers Fan

07-25-2010, 03:58 PM

The Reds have lost their last two Sunday games 1-0.

At least they won't lose 1-0 today.

Sad that a 1-run or 2-run deficit seems beyond insurmountable against the likes of Aaron Cook and Wandy Rodriguez for this team :thumbdown

Reds Fanatic

07-25-2010, 03:58 PM

Now a double off the wall. Leake is done.

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 03:58 PM

Might be time for the hook. He smoked that ball too.

_Sir_Charles_

07-25-2010, 03:58 PM

Double switch. Bruce into right. Rhodes in.

Kc61

07-25-2010, 03:58 PM

Double.

One thing about Leake, when he goes south it happens fast. I've noticed this on several occasions.